Completely new, but would like to someday build a pergola or gazebo (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 10 months ago by praxician@sh.itjust.works to c/woodworking@lemmy.ca

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I'd like to some day build a pergola or a gazebo but I have pretty much no experience. Where should I start, or resources to look into? I've heard that doing is the best way to learn but with structural builds I'm a little anxious as a complete beginner. Thanks!

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[-] ultratiem@lemmy.ca 7 points 10 months ago

Scale is your friend. Make a small one. Practice on a few made for a bird.

Then when you’re ready, up the scale. Naturally there will be new challenges, but you’ll be prepped from the models you made.

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